Keystone Group
Manufacturing Engineer HLA
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About The Role
The Manufacturing Engineer HLA is a critical member of our manufacturing team, responsible for the setup and operation of robotic welding equipment.
The primary function is to produce high-quality, precise steel lintel components while adhering to strict safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate is technically proficient, detail-oriented, and a proactive problem-solver.
What You’ll Be Doing
- System Operation: Operate and monitor robotic welding cells to produce welded steel lintels according to engineering drawings and production targets.
- Setup and Fixturing: Assemble and secure components into jigs or fixtures, and load materials into the robotic welding machine whilst maintaining machine operation.
- Programming: Perform minor programming adjustments and program welding parameters (such as path, speed, voltage, and wire feed) to optimize performance and ensure quality.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of completed welds using precision measuring tools to ensure all work meets stringent quality specifications and standards.
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Perform routine preventative maintenance on robotic equipment and troubleshoot technical issues to minimise downtime and ensure operational efficiency.
- Safety Compliance: Uphold all company safety policies and procedures, including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintaining a clean and safe work area.
- Collaboration: Work effectively with team leaders, engineers, and other production staff to improve welding processes, address production issues, and enhance overall efficiency.
- Documentation: Accurately record production data, machine settings, and maintenance activities.
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What You’ll Need To Succeed
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods within a manufacturing environment.
- Capable of moderate physical effort, including lifting up to 25kg.
- Manual dexterity and mobility to navigate the production floor.
- Currently undertaking a Higher Level Apprenticeship in Manufacturing Engineering or a similar discipline.
Hours of work: 1.30pm - 11.45pm 4 days per week, with one day at college.
What We Offer
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A supportive, values-driven and inclusive working environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Annual leave that increases with service.
- Contributory Pension.
- Life Assurance.
- Healthcare Cashback Plan.
- Enhanced Family Friendly policies.
- Additional employee benefits including, access to our Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Discount Scheme, Employee Recognition awards, Employee Assistance Programme.
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A Bit About Us
For more than three decades, the Keystone Group has grown to become one of the UK and Ireland’s largest family-owned construction product manufacturers. Driven by a relentless focus on innovation and customer excellence, the Group employs over 2,000 employees across 28 sites, supplying cutting-edge building solutions to growing markets in the UK & Ireland, Europe, Australia and North America. Its portfolio includes market-leading brands in the steel, light & environmental and timber sectors.
Keystone Lintels is part of Keystone Group and is proud to lead the way in steel lintel design, production and service. Keystone Lintels has dedicated technical teams that provide customers with solutions for their complex project needs. Production facilities in Derbyshire, England and Cookstown, Northern Ireland enable Keystone Lintels to provide a fast and efficient service to its extensive network of merchant partners across the UK and Ireland.
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